A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7637892 Details
Epoch: 357 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 69175752 epoch_slot_no: 314952 block_no: 7637715 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 65220 time: 2022-08-17 13:14:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf946cdc237bed2d1e1a7e1fa39f0c90f66bf36e305586dfb1bef10d66e106685Block Operator
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